Cognitive and Physical Disabilities

Treatment and assessment are occurring at the same time. Cognitive and physical
components have been historically assessed and treated separately. In truth, they are
intrinsically related, since the brain guides physical behavior. Therapists should always
be looking for "Best Ability To Function".

Functional Outcomes & the Allen Battery

Functional ability is the capacity to use mental energy to guide motor and speech
performance. Severity of Functional Disability is measured by the Allen Battery. The
accuracy of the ACL from the screen is verified by a project from the ADM. The severity is
reassessed by use of the ADM and the RTI.

Strive for the Best Ability To Function

BATF = Best Ability To Function

The Allen Battery is the best tool towards BATF. Low functioning patients (which
have been notoriously overlooked) are addressed. Probes for improvement are part of
Allen Battery.